Maxwell Jenkins

Maxwell Jenkins (born May 3, 2005) is an American actor who is known for his roles in Betrayal and Sense8.[1] In 2016, he played the role of Ryan Jensen in A Family Man.[1] Since 2018, he has appeared as Will Robinson in Lost in Space, the Netflix remake of the 1965 television series.[2][3][4]

Maxwell Jenkins
Jenkins in March 2018
Born (2005-05-03) May 3, 2005
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present

Early life

Jenkins is the son of Jeff Jenkins, a former Ringling clown, and Julie Greenberg. They are the co-founders and directors of the Chicago-based Midnight Circus, whose proceeds help fund general improvements for the Chicago parks the circus is hosted in.[5] Jenkins began performing with the circus at age three,[6] performing acts like tightwire walking, juggling, and playing mandolin.

Jenkins started his acting career in ABC's Betrayal at age eight in 2013.[6]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013-2014 Betrayal Oliver Recurring role;
12 episodes
2015 Sense8 Young Will Recurring role;
8 episodes
2015 NCIS: New Orleans Ryan Griggs Episode: 'I Do'
2015 Chicago Fire J.J. Guest role;
2 episodes
2018–present Lost in Space Will Robinson Main role;
20 episodes
Nominated - Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in Streaming Presentation (2019)

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2016 A Family Man Ryan Jensen
2020 Joe Bell Joseph Bell

References
  1. Verhoeven, Beatrice (November 12, 2014). "Gerard Butler's 'The Headhunter's Calling' Casts Maxwell Jenkins (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (2016-09-20). "Toby Stephens To Topline 'Lost in Space' Netflix Remake, Maxwell Jenkins To Co-Star". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  3. Phelan, Zehra (11 April 2018). "Exclusive: Maxwell Jenkins, Mina Sundwall & Taylor Russell on playing the Robinson Kids in Lost in Space". Hey Guys. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  4. Ahr, Michael. "Lost in Space: 'Too Good Not To Develop'". Den of Geeks. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  5. Knight, Meribah (September 15, 2011). "Just Children, but Training for the Center Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  6. "From the Circus Ring to Outer Space: Maxwell Jenkins". Midnight Circus. www.midnightcircus.net. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
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